Ice Hockey
Outside Edge One-Foot Glides
Improve single-leg outside edge stability for wide turns
10 min
6 x one-foot glides, both legs
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Build speed in a straight line then lift one skate off the ice.
- 2Balance on the outside edge of the remaining skate, arms out for balance.
- 3Hold the glide for a count of five before switching legs.
- 4Progress to adding a wide arcing turn while balanced on the outside edge.
What to focus on
Stacked balance directly over the outside edge without wobbling.
Common mistake
Leaning the upper body inward, which rolls the skate off the edge.